If Pahokee was feeling good fresh off their 51-26 takedown of Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pahokee Blue Devils fell just short of the Clewiston Tigers by a score of 38-35 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Blue Devils have suffered against the Tigers since November 30, 2017.
Despite the loss, Pahokee saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ja'Tahj Dowdell posted 13 points.
Clewiston got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Richard Exilehomme out in front who put up 13 points. Another player making a difference was Derrick Webber, who had eight points and nine rebounds.
Pahokee dropped their record down to 2-5 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Clewiston, with the win, they broke their eight-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pahokee will challenge Glades Day at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Pahokee is facing Glades Day at the right time seeing as Glades Day is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Clewiston, they will square off against Avon Park at 7:30 p.m. on January 17th.
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